Barbie Girl – English Lyrics

• By: Aqua

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the plastic fantastic world of Aqua's 'Barbie Girl,' a 90s hit that's more than just a catchy tune. Explore the playful yet provocative lyrics, uncover the story behind its creation, and understand why this song remains a cultural touchstone. Learn about the double meanings, the lawsuit with Mattel, and the song's lasting impact on pop culture .

[English]

- Hiya, Barbie.

- Hi, Ken.

- You wanna go for a ride?

- Sure, Ken.

- Jump in.

I'm a Barbie girl, in the Barbie world

Life in plastic, it's fantastic

You can brush my hair, undress me everywhere

Imagination, life is your creation

Come on, Barbie, let's go party

I'm a Barbie girl, in the Barbie world

Life in plastic, it's fantastic

You can brush my hair, undress me everywhere

Imagination, life is your creation

I'm a blond bimbo girl in a fantasy world

Dress me up, make it tight, I'm your dolly

You're my doll, rock 'n' roll, feel the glamor in pink

Kiss me here, touch me there, hanky panky

You can touch

You can play

If you say, "I'm always yours"

Ooh oh

I'm a Barbie girl, in the Barbie world

Life in plastic, it's fantastic

You can brush my hair, undress me everywhere

Imagination, life is your creation

Come on, Barbie, let's go party

Ah ah ah yeah

Come on, Barbie, let's go party

Ooh oh, ooh oh

Come on, Barbie, let's go party

Ah ah ah yeah

Come on, Barbie, let's go party

Ooh oh, ooh oh

Make me walk, make me talk, do whatever you please

I can act like a star, I can beg on my knees

Come jump in, bimbo friend, let us do it again

Hit the town, fool around, let's go party

You can touch

You can play

If you say, "I'm always yours"

You can touch

You can play

If you say, "I'm always yours"

Come on, Barbie, let's go party

Ah ah ah yeah

Come on, Barbie, let's go party

Ooh oh, ooh oh

Come on, Barbie, let's go party

Ah ah ah yeah

Come on, Barbie, let's go party

Ooh oh, ooh oh

I'm a Barbie girl, in the Barbie world

Life in plastic, it's fantastic

You can brush my hair, undress me everywhere

Imagination, life is your creation

I'm a Barbie girl, in the Barbie world

Life in plastic, it's fantastic

You can brush my hair, undress me everywhere

Imagination, life is your creation

Come on, Barbie, let's go party

Ah ah ah yeah

Come on, Barbie, let's go party

Ooh oh, ooh oh

Come on, Barbie, let's go party

Ah ah ah yeah

Come on, Barbie, let's go party

Ooh oh, ooh oh

- Oh, I'm having so much fun.

- Well, Barbie, we're just getting started.

- Oh, I love you, Ken.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
brush /brʌʃ/ A2	verb - to clean, smooth, or arrange something with a brush noun - an implement with bristles used for cleaning or arranging hair
undress /ʌnˈdres/ B1	verb - to remove clothes
imagination /ɪˌmædʒɪˈneɪʃən/ B2	noun - the ability to form new ideas or images not present to the senses
life /laɪf/ A1	noun - the existence of an individual human or animal
fantastic /fænˈtæstɪk/ B2	adjective - extraordinarily good or attractive
party /ˈpɑːrti/ A2	noun - a social gathering for enjoyment verb - to take part in a social gathering
blond /blɒnd/ B1	adjective - having light-colored hair
doll /dɒl/ A2	noun - a small model of a human figure, usually a toy for children
rock 'n' roll /rɒk ən roʊl/ B1	noun - a style of popular music originating in the 1950s
glamor /ˈɡlæmər/ B2	noun - an attractive or exciting quality that makes certain people or things seem appealing
kiss /kɪs/ A2	verb - to touch with the lips as a sign of love or affection noun - an act of touching with the lips
touch /tʌtʃ/ A1	verb - to come into physical contact with something noun - an act of touching
play /pleɪ/ A1	verb - to take part in a game or activity for enjoyment
star /stɑːr/ B1	noun - a famous person, especially in entertainment or sports noun - a luminous point in the night sky
friend /frɛnd/ A1	noun - a person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection
fun /fʌn/ A1	noun - enjoyment, amusement, or lighthearted pleasure adjective - providing enjoyment and amusement

Key Grammar Structures

• I'm a Barbie girl, in the Barbie world

  ➔ Subject + 'to be' verb (present simple) + complement

  ➔ The sentence uses the verb 'am' to describe identity or state in the present.

• Life in plastic, it's fantastic

  ➔ Contraction of 'it is' used for description

  ➔ The contraction "it's" stands for "it is," describing 'life in plastic' as fantastic.

• You can brush my hair, undress me everywhere

  ➔ Modal verb 'can' for ability/permission + base verb

  ➔ Using 'can' expresses permission or ability to perform actions like 'brush' and 'undress'.

• Come on, Barbie, let's go party

  ➔ Imperative sentence with 'let's' for suggestion

  ➔ The phrase "let's go party" uses 'let's' to invite or suggest doing something together.

• I'm a blond bimbo girl in a fantasy world

  ➔ Use of indefinite article 'a' + noun phrase

  ➔ The sentence introduces a general identity using 'a' before 'blond bimbo girl'.

• You're my doll, rock 'n' roll, feel the glamor in pink

  ➔ Contraction 'You're' = you are, imperatives and parallel phrases

  ➔ 'You're' is a contraction of 'you are'; the phrases follow commands or descriptions in a list.

• Make me walk, make me talk, do whatever you please

  ➔ Imperative verbs + object pronoun + bare infinitive; use of 'whatever' as a relative pronoun

  ➔ 'Make me walk' uses imperative + object + bare infinitive; 'whatever you please' shows freedom of choice using 'whatever' as relative pronoun.

• If you say, "I'm always yours"

  ➔ Conditional clause with 'if' + present simple; quotation of direct speech

  ➔ This conditional sentence uses 'if' + present simple to introduce a condition; the quotation marks indicate direct speech.